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Afghanistan open to talks after Pakistan airstrikes major cities
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Afghanistan said it is open to negotiations after Pakistan carried out airstrikes on several major cities, with Islamabad's defence minister declaring the two countries in "open war" following months of escalating tensions and reciprocal attacks, as reported by Al Jazeera.
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Ranji Trophy Final: JK's Paras Dogra headbutts Karnataka fielder on Day 2
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Umpires swiftly stepped in to control the situation. While Dogra offered an apology soon after, Aneesh rejected it outright. KL Rahul and Agarwal, fielding nearby, joined in with verbal exchanges directed at Dogra, further escalating tensions on the field. Dogra was earlier retired hurt on D
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US-Iran nuclear talks to be held in Geneva on February 26
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Fresh negotiations between the United States and Iran will be held in Geneva on Thursday, Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi confirmed amid escalating tensions between the two countries.
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Parliament Budget Session: Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid uproar by
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The chaos erupted during the address by the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi. During his speech, some Congress MPs allegedly threw papers towards the Chair, further escalating tensions inside the House. The disruption led to repeated interruptions, making it difficu
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Assam: Internet services suspended in Chirang district amid escalating ten
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The Assam Government on Tuesday ordered the suspension of internet and mobile data services in Chirang District following escalating violence that erupted after a road incident in neighbouring Kokrajhar District on January 19.
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US forces seize two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in Atlantic
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The US Coast Guard seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including a Russian-flagged vessel, in the North Atlantic as part of sanctions enforcement. One tanker had evaded US forces for weeks, escalating tensions with Russia over illicit oil trade.
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Thai-Cambodia conflict: UNESCO urges urgent protection of Hindu temple, cu
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
UNESCO said it stands ready to provide technical assistance to safeguard cultural property and implement emergency protection measures "as soon as conditions allow". The statement comes amidst reports of escalating tensions between Thailand and Cambodia on the border that began on December 1
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Trump urges Japan PM Sanae Takaichi to avoid escalating tensions with Chin
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Trump told Japanese PM Takaichi in a phone call not to escalate tensions with China over Taiwan, Kyodo News reported. He suggested she soften her remarks, which had angered Beijing, while Japanese officials worried the issue could affect Trump's recent diplomatic thaw with Xi.
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Israeli air strike kills four in southern Lebanon amid rising tensions
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
An Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon killed four people and injured three, escalating tensions with Hezbollah despite a yearlong truce. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accused Israel of violating the ceasefire, while Israel claimed it targeted Hezbollah sites, Al Jazeera reported.
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Calls for peaceful resistance grow as tensions escalate in PoJK
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Shabir Choudhry, a political activist and writer from Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK), in a recent address, raised serious concerns over the escalating tensions in PoJK, warning against violent uprisings and calling for a peaceful and strategic approach to resistance. Speaking from L
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US revokes visa of Brazilian Supreme Court judge over Bolsonaro crackdown
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The U.S. revoked the visa of Brazilian judge Alexandre de Moraes over his actions against ex-President Bolsonaro, escalating tensions with Brazil. Moraes had ordered Bolsonaro to wear an ankle monitor and face restrictions, prompting U.S. criticism. The Washington Post reported ongoing dispu
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Taiwan: Air raid alerts, disater relief drills continue as Taipei simulate
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The civil defence drills are part of Taiwan's broader annual 10-day Han Kuang military drills, which began on July 9--the island country's largest war games--aimed at increasing defence preparedness in the face of a hypothetical Chinese invasion amidst escalating tensions.
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